Assembly votes down gas tax, but a sales tax proposal could be coming soon
December 03, 2025
Assembly member Michael Bowles said he wants to replace Mat-Su's property tax with a sales tax.
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Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
How Mat-Su landfill officials are working to prevent another big fire
December 05, 2024
The Veterans Day fire produced thick black smoke visible for miles.
Borough snowplow tracking now live
November 22, 2024
The tool is currently available in about half of the region's road service areas.
Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows
November 19, 2024
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
State orders new Knik Arm tunnel study
November 14, 2024
The new study was prompted by recent advances in tunneling technology paired with population growth, state officials said.
Traffic, access concerns loom over gravel pit proposed for a historic Mat-Su dairy site
November 12, 2024
The new 153-acres gravel pit would sit on Havemeister Dairy property off the busy Bogard and Engstrom Roads
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Mat-Su to field live snowplow tracking, driveway berm removal for some residents
November 04, 2024
The updates are included in a series of new road contracts introduced this year.
Big Lake recreation center set to close unless borough steps in
October 22, 2024
The Big Lake Lions Recreation Center will close its doors next year unless it finds a new operator.
Donations open for Mat-Su Borough historic document display that includes Ten Commandments
October 17, 2024
Borough officials are looking to raise $4,000 to cover the cost of the display.